Enlicitide offers oral treatment option for patients avoiding cholesterol injections
In 2015, a new class of cholesterol-lowering injectable drugs called PCSK9-inhibitors was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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Tailored treatments allow less invasive surgery for breast cancer patients
For many patients diagnosed with breast cancer, the first instinct may be to pursue the most aggressive treatment possible. But…
Monash study urges coordinated action to fight mosquito-borne diseases
Prevention measures, including vector control, vaccine deployment and cutting greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming are critical to counter…
Employment among Americans with disabilities reaches an all-time high
Although U.S. job growth slowed in September, employment among Americans with disabilities continued to rise, with the employment-to-population ratio reaching…
Many youth with opioid use disorder miss out on treatment
One in 100 adolescents and young adults in the United States has an opioid use disorder (OUD) and, with the…
Study urges parents to take sibling aggression more seriously
Sibling aggression takes many forms, like hitting, shoving, threatening or calling names. Although sibling aggression is widespread and can shape…
Many herbal toothpastes fell short on a key cavity-fighting ingredient
Tests of 15 commercial herbal toothpastes revealed wide differences in fluoride, antibacterial activity, and cytotoxicity, with some formulations showing that…
Patient navigators significantly improve postpartum care for low-income mothers
While the transition to motherhood can be challenging for anyone, barriers such as inadequate health literacy, unreliable transportation, navigating a…
Genetic links to ADHD, autism and depression changed with age
A study tracking outcomes from childhood to young adulthood found distinct developmental patterns linking genetic liability for ADHD, autism and…
Youth e-bike and e-scooter injuries rise nearly four-fold, study finds
Electronic bikes and electronic scooter injuries among children and teens increased nearly four-fold at one California hospital between 2019 and…